22/01/2026
π DUAL-CORE GLOBAL PhD PROGRAMME
Corporate Institute of Strategic Research (CISR Global)
One Doctorate. Two Strategic Research Domains. Global Recognition.
Advance your doctoral journey with CISR Globalβs Dual-Core PhD, designed for leaders who want to integrate two high-impact research areas into one rigorous, globally aligned doctoral programme.
π AVAILABLE DUAL-CORE PhD COVERAGE AREAS
Choose any two of the following strategic domains:
β Strategic Leadership & Governance
β Public Policy & Global Affairs
β Sustainability, ESG & Climate Finance
β Digital Transformation & AI Governance
β Global Health Policy & Systems
β Research, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL)
β Corporate Strategy & Innovation
β International Development & Humanitarian
β Education Policy & Leadership
β Security, Peace & Strategic Studies
β Gender, Inclusion & Social Policy
β Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
β Standards, Quality Assurance Governance
π PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
β’ Dual-Core Research Design (2 disciplines, 1 PhD)
β’ Multiple Entry Routes (Traditional | Professional | Executive | PIQ | By Publication)
β’ EQF Level 8 / Global Doctoral Standards
β’ Flexible, Executive-Friendly Structure
β’ Strong Policy, Corporate & Global Impact Focus
β’ International Supervision & Viva Voce
π ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
β Masterβs Degree (or equivalent via RPL)
β Professional / Academic / Executive Experience
β Research Interest aligned to two core domains
β Flexible entry for senior leaders & practitioners
π― WHO SHOULD APPLY?
β’ Executives & Board Members
β’ Policymakers & Government Leaders
β’ Senior Academics & Researchers
β’ Development & NGO Professionals
β’ Consultants & Strategy Experts
π WHY CISR GLOBAL?
Research with Purpose. Leadership with Authority. Doctorate with Impact.
CISR Global is a standards-setting research institute, not a training centre β delivering doctoral education aligned with QAA, EQF, UNESCO, and Bologna frameworks.
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π Dual-Core Global PhD | CISR Global
Study two strategic research areas in one globally recognised doctorate.
Flexible. Rigorous. Executive-ready.
π Apply Now
https://cisr.online/phd